I'm June from Bournemouth

Discussion in 'Introductions & Saying Hello' started by Juney, Mar 15, 2017.

  1. Juney

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    Hello everyone,

    Just stopping by to say hello. I've recently adopted Greg, a 10 year old, retired Guide Dog for the Blind.

    I've owned dogs before but never a labrador so would welcome any advice to make his life happy.
     
  2. Karen

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    Hello June and Greg, and welcome to the forum! Labs are generally pretty happy dogs, just some nice walks, your company, good food and maybe a bit of retrieving will keep him happy!
     
  3. snowbunny

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    Hi June and welcome to the forum from me and my three, one of each colour.

    We have @Boogie on here, who is a puppy walker for Guide Dogs.

    I'd say he probably needs to be given the odd job to do to keep his mind active. Does the Association give you any guidance?
     
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    Just a hello from me & my Yellow Lab Rolo. 7 months. No advice but what a great thing to do giving him a happy life at 10 years old after doing a fantastic job as a service dog
     
  5. Boogie

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    Welcome to you from Mags, Tatze and Mollie from Manchester UK :hi:

    Tatze is my pet dog, a black Lab and she's three years old. Tatze means 'paw' in German.

    Mollie is my fourth Guide Dog puppy, a black Lab who is five months old.

    It would be lovely if you got in touch with Greg's puppy walker - we are always hungry for news!


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  6. charlie

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    Welcome June and Greg from Hattie 9 years and our rescue boy Charlie 6 years. Good for you adopting such a special boy. I see you live in Bournemouth so Greg will most probably love going to the beach. Enjoy him :) xx
     
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    Hi, and welcome from Holly and me in Monmouth. Greg has earned a happy retirement, and its a lovely thing you're doing for him.

    As our Labs got older in body they still remained mentally active. The long walks tailed off, but they always liked a gentle sniffy walk, especially in the countryside. We also found that seek games in the house or garden kept their minds active.
     
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    Hi and welcome from me and 3 year old girl, Harley. Well done on giving Greg a home after his years of service. Look forward to hearing more about Greg and your life together
     
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    Welcome from me and Lilly who is almost 7 years old.
    How lucky you are to have each other!
     
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    Hi there and welcome to the forum!
     
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    Welcome to you and Greg. I hope he has a long and happy retirement with you.
     
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    Welcome from me and great big yellow Pongo in south Wales!
     
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    Hi and welcome from me and my kabs Rory and Moo. My friend has a retired guide dog called Annie. She's still kicking up her heals at the age of 14.
     
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    Hello June,
    Lovely to see you've found the Forum,I hope Greg is settling in well with you ? X
     
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    Hi and welcome from me and my two, 7yr old Lucan and 3mth old Ash.
     
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    Welcome June & Greg from Coco & me.
     
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    Hello June, hope to hear more about Greg. Photos please :)
     
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    Welcome to the forum from me and my two year old girl Mabel. :)
     

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